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The latest on the work we fund, the way we support our hospitals, our events, campaigns and appeals.
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News13 November 2025North London patient shares her story to help others facing loneliness in hospital this winter
A north London woman who once faced illness in silence is backing a new appeal to help hospital patients find comfort and connection this winter.
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News13 November 2025Supporting the next generation of researchers
The Royal Free Charity is helping a London doctor take the next big step in her research career - one that could transform care for patients with a life-threatening condition.
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News6 November 2025It’s a bot! Royal Free Charity and Royal Free London delighted to announce arrival of their new surgical robot
With four arms, two operating consoles and 720 degrees of rotation, a new da Vinci Xi surgical robot has joined the Royal Free Hospital’s cancer surgery team.
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News31 October 2025Michelin-starred chef helps raise £275,000 for new surgical robot
Richard Corrigan hosted a dinner at his National Portrait Gallery restaurant, raising £275,000 for the Royal Free Charity’s appeal to fund a new life-saving surgical robot.
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News15 October 2025Royal Free Charity receives parting gift from hospital volunteer group
Enfield and Cheshunt League of Hospital Friends has donated £141k of remaining funds to Chase Farm Hospital
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News9 September 2025Royal Free Radio host hangs up his headphones as he celebrates 55 years of hospital broadcasting
The longest continuously serving radio volunteer is hanging up his headphones, marking 55 years of hospital broadcasting to patients across north London.
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News28 August 2025Charity champion scoops top award
Diagnosed with incurable blood cancer at 33, Judy Dewinter turned a life-changing moment into a lifetime of advocacy and now she has been honoured in the Amazing Women Awards.
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News9 July 2025Local NHS charity leaders call for a giving revolution to future-proof healthcare
Royal Free Charity chief executive and chair highlight urgent need for policy change to improve healthcare
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News16 June 2025New treatment helps Margherita dance again
New manual lymphatic drainage treatment at Royal Free Charity
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News6 June 2025The Das family’s legacy of care
A lasting gift to the Royal Free Charity will help advance kidney health research and improve care for future generations.